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Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Filed with Secretary by Sen. J. Bradley Burzynski

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LOCAL OPTION SCH DIST INC TAX Creates the Local Option School District Income Tax Act and amends the School Code, the State Finance Act, the Illinois Income Tax Act, and the Property Tax Code. Authorizes school districts by referendum to impose an income tax on individuals resident of the district. Provides that the income tax must be levied at a rate that will produce an amount equal to the corresponding 50% reduction in property taxes for educational, operations and maintenance, and transportation purposes. Provides for a referendum repeal of the tax. Sets forth procedures for levying and collecting the tax and for deposit of the income tax revenues. Provides for disbursement of the tax to school districts by the State Treasurer. Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law to exclude from the definition of "aggregate extension" school district levies made to cover amounts lost because of the repeal of the local income tax for schools as formerly imposed by the district [...]

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Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009

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PROP TX-PTELL-PENSION LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Exempts, from the definition of "aggregate extension", all contributions to a pension fund created under Article 3, Article 4, or Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PTELL-SCHOOL SAFETY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the aggregate extension of the school district does not include any extension made: (i) for fire prevention and safety purposes under the School Code; and (ii) to pay the principle and interest on fire prevention and safety bonds issued under the School Code or on bonds issued to refund any fire prevention and safety bonds. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PROP TX-LIBRARY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the extensions of certain library taxes are not limited under certain provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law to the extent that the limitation would cause the actual levied rate of the tax to fall below the minimum library rate. Defines "actual levied rate" as the rate calculated by dividing: (i) the amount that would be extended if the limitations applied; by (ii) the value of all the taxable property in the taxing district. Defines "minimum library rate" as (i) the rate set forth by the governing body of the taxing district if that rate is 0.15% or less; or (ii) 90% of the rate set forth by the governing body of the taxing district if that rate exceeds 0.15% and was approved by the voters of the taxing district. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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CHILD SUPPORT-TECH

Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the enforcement of child support. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning administrative liens and levies on personal property for past-due child support.

Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PTELL-SCHOOL SAFETY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a school board may, with referendum approval, elect to provide that the aggregate extension of the school district does not include any extension made: (i) for fire prevention and safety purposes under the School Code; and (ii) to pay the principle and interest on fire prevention and safety bonds issued under the School Code or on bonds issued to refund any fire prevention and safety bonds. Sets forth requirements for the referendum. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - First Reading

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PTELL-AGGREGATE EXTENSIONS

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that levies by fire protection districts for pension contributions and for tort liability, insurance, and risk-management programs are exempt from the definition of "aggregate extension".

Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PROP TX-PTELL-PENSION LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Exempts, from the definition of "aggregate extension", all contributions to a pension fund created under Article 3, Article 4, or Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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SCHOOL DISTRICT INCOME TAX Creates the School District Income Tax Act. Allows school districts to tax income after referendum approval of district residents and record owners of property in the district. Provides for additional levies, administration and distribution of the tax, and penalties for violations. Applies only to income earned following 120 days after certification of the results of the referendum. Creates a credit against the tax in an amount not to exceed $500 equal to 5% of the amounts spent by the taxpayer on monthly rent for the taxpayer's residence. Amends the Property Tax Code to provide for abatement of residential, farm, and small business property. Amends the School Code to require that school districts certify income tax levies and amounts realized for property tax abatement purposes and to coordinate the calculation of school aid with the income tax levies by adjusting the operating tax rate accordingly. Amends the State Finance Act to create the School [...]

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Latest Action: 08/05/2008 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel

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PROP TX-ABATEMENTS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Requires the county clerk to abate a percentage of the property taxes levied on each parcel of property that is owned and used exclusively as a home by a person who is 70 years of age or older or who is a disabled person and who has an annual household income of $30,000 or less. Requires that this abatement must be applied proportionally to the property tax levies of each taxing district that levies a property tax on the property. Creates the Taxing District Non-Pass-Through Act of 2008. Prohibits taxing districts that are affected by the abatement from shifting the cost of this mandate to any other taxpayer by means of increases in property tax rates or through any other methods. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

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Latest Action: 08/05/2008 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel

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PROP TX-ABATEMENTS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Requires the county clerk to abate a percentage of the property taxes levied on each parcel of property that is owned and used exclusively as a home by a person who is 70 years of age or older or who is a disabled person and who has an annual household income of $30,000 or less. Requires that this abatement must be applied proportionally to the property tax levies of each taxing district that levies a property tax on the property. Creates the Taxing District Non-Pass-Through Act of 2008. Prohibits taxing districts that are affected by the abatement from shifting the cost of this mandate to any other taxpayer by means of increases in property tax rates or through any other methods. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PTELL-SCHOOL SAFETY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a school board may, with referendum approval, elect to provide that the aggregate extension of the school district does not include any extension made: (i) for fire prevention and safety purposes under the School Code; and (ii) to pay the principle and interest on fire prevention and safety bonds issued under the School Code or on bonds issued to refund any fire prevention and safety bonds. Sets forth requirements for the referendum. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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SCHOOL DISTRICT INCOME TAX Creates the School District Income Tax Act. Allows school districts to tax income after referendum approval of district residents and record owners of property in the district. Provides for additional levies, administration and distribution of the tax, and penalties for violations. Applies only to income earned following 120 days after certification of the results of the referendum. Creates a credit against the tax in an amount not to exceed $500 equal to 5% of the amounts spent by the taxpayer on monthly rent for the taxpayer's residence. Amends the Property Tax Code to provide for abatement of residential, farm, and small business property. Amends the School Code to require that school districts certify income tax levies and amounts realized for property tax abatement purposes and to coordinate the calculation of school aid with the income tax levies by adjusting the operating tax rate accordingly. Amends the State Finance Act to create the School [...]

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Latest Action: 01/30/2008 - First Reading

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PTELL-AGGREGATE EXTENSIONS

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that levies by fire protection districts for pension contributions and for tort liability, insurance, and risk-management programs are exempt from the definition of "aggregate extension".

Latest Action: 03/14/2008 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PROP TX-PTELL-PENSION LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Exempts, from the definition of "aggregate extension", all contributions to a pension fund created under Article 3, Article 4, or Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PTELL-SCHOOL SAFETY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that a school board may, with referendum approval, elect to provide that the aggregate extension of the school district does not include any extension made: (i) for fire prevention and safety purposes under the School Code; and (ii) to pay the principle and interest on fire prevention and safety bonds issued under the School Code or on bonds issued to refund any fire prevention and safety bonds. Sets forth requirements for the referendum. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 05/31/2008 - Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2009

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PROP TX-PTELL-PENSION LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Exempts, from the definition of "aggregate extension", all contributions to a pension fund created under Article 3, Article 4, or Article 7 of the Illinois Pension Code. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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CHILD SUPPORT-TECH

Amends the Illinois Banking Act. Makes technical changes in a Section concerning the enforcement of child support. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning administrative liens and levies on personal property for past-due child support.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PROP TX-LIBRARY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the extensions of certain library taxes are not limited under certain provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law to the extent that the limitation would cause the actual levied rate of the tax to fall below the minimum library rate. Defines "actual levied rate" as the rate calculated by dividing: (i) the amount that would be extended if the limitations applied; by (ii) the value of all the taxable property in the taxing district. Defines "minimum library rate" as (i) the rate set forth by the governing body of the taxing district if that rate is 0.15% or less; or (ii) 90% of the rate set forth by the governing body of the taxing district if that rate exceeds 0.15% and was approved by the voters of the taxing district. Effective immediately.

Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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PTELL-SCHOOL SAFETY LEVIES

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that the aggregate extension of the school district does not include any extension made: (i) for fire prevention and safety purposes under the School Code; and (ii) to pay the principle and interest on fire prevention and safety bonds issued under the School Code or on bonds issued to refund any fire prevention and safety bonds. Effective immediately.